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In Newsom v Trump amicus brief, Interfaith Alliance says right to protest is key to religious freedom
September 9, 2025

In Newsom v Trump amicus brief, Interfaith Alliance says right to protest is key to religious freedom

WASHINGTON — Interfaith Alliance, a leading national advocate for religious freedom, has filed an amicus curiae brief in Newsom v. Trump, supporting Governor Newsom and U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer’s ruling that the Trump administration broke the law when it deployed approximately 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in June during immigration enforcement operations and related protests. The case will next be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 

CNN: Trump Issues New Guidance on Prayer in Public Schools
September 9, 2025

CNN: Trump Issues New Guidance on Prayer in Public Schools

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Media Coverage
April 30, 2025

The 74: In Case the School Choice World ‘Dreaded,’ Justices Appear Open to Religious Charters

Media Coverage
April 24, 2025

HuffPost: Pam Bondi Unleashes On Alleged 'Anti-Christian Bias' — And A Christian Leader Has Thoughts

Press Release
April 23, 2025

“Anti-Christian Bias” Witch Hunt at Trump’s VA Undermines Religious Freedom and Harms All Americans

Interfaith Alliance, a national leader in defending religious freedom and multi-faith democracy, condemned the Trump Administration’s order for Veterans Affairs (VA) department staff to report each other for “anti-Christian bias,” a dangerous escalation of its Christian nationalist crusade to undermine Americans’ religious freedom and First Amendment rights

Press Release
April 21, 2025

Mourning the Loss of Pope Francis, A Compassionate and Merciful Spiritual Leader

Interfaith Alliance mourns the loss of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader to over 1 billion Catholics around the world, who during his tenure in the papacy often demonstrated and stressed a commitment to mercy, compassion and interfaith relations. 

Press Release
April 17, 2025

Skye Perryman, Chair of Interfaith Alliance Board’s Policy Committee, Named to TIME 100

WASHINGTON, DC – Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward and the chair of the policy committee of the board of Interfaith Alliance, was named this week as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025. 

Press Release
April 14, 2025

Ahead of Mahmoud v Taylor Oral Arguments, Interfaith Alliance Submits Amicus Curiae Brief: Introduction to LGBTQ Perspectives Does Not Infringe Religious Freedom

Rev. Paul Raushenbush on CNN

On February 10, 2025, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush - president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance - appeared on CNN discussing Trump's creation of a task force to investigate the federal government's "targeting" of Christians.

In the media

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Texas Rep. James Talarico calls Democrats' redistricting exodus an act of faith
Adelle Banks
Religion News Service
IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates. Miami faith leaders weigh in
Lauren Costantino
Miami Herald
Keep politics out of parishes, nonprofits say in letter to Trump
Kelsey Reichmann
Courthouse News Service
Maggie Siddiqi Talks Faith, Solidarity and Organizing
Zoe Sullivan
WORT 89.9
US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example
Luis Andres Henao, Deepa Bharath
Associated Press